Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Primary Care Clinic

Chcahealth; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical, dental, vision & life

CME allowance and paid leave

Vacation, holiday & sick time

401k with generous match

Loan forgiveness eligible

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) seeks a full-time Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our team, providing essential healthcare services in Merced and surrounding areas. As part of our mission, you will deliver compassionate care and ensure quality medical services to our community members.

You will be responsible for direct patient care assessments, maintaining accurate health records, and educating patients about their health.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience, preferably in community clinic.
• FQHC experience preferred.
• Current valid DEA and BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary care medical services including examination, diagnosis, treatment, referral and follow-up.
• Educate patients regarding their diagnoses, treatment and prognosis.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Electronic Health Records

Communication Skills

Education

Degree from a recognized university

CA NP or PA license

Job description

Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) provides dependable and affordable healthcare for underserved regions. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we’re expanding our reach in California, ensuring every community member has access to compassionate care. Community Health Centers of America began its journey in 2019 as a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization and continues to grow. Our mission? Providing accessible and affordable healthcare for all, today and every day.

CHCA is looking for a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our group. We are looking for the provider to work with us full time (5 days/week) at our primary care clinics located in Merced, Gustine, Livingston and Mariposa, CA. We would like you to join us and serve our mission to provide affordable, compassionate and quality care to promote the well‑being of all the members of the community.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, educational experience for patients while upholding the standard of care per the Medical & Nursing Boards of California.
• Educate patients regarding their diagnoses, treatment and prognosis.
• Provide all services in accordance with accepted medical standards, organizational policies, contractual requirements, and in a manner that is responsive to the needs of all patients.
• Maintain complete, accurate and legible medical records according to established protocols.
• Participate in quality assurance, peer review and utilization review activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with good benefits
• Bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• CME allowance and paid leave
• Vacation, holiday & sick time
• 401k w generous match
• Loan forgiveness eligible

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized university
• CA NP or PA license
• 1 year experience, preferably in community clinic
• FQHC experience preferred
• bilingual Spanish strongly preferred
• Current valid DEA and BLS

Required Competencies

• Provide direct primary care medical services to include examination, diagnosis, treatment, referral and follow‑up of patients in primary care setting.
• Be pleasant and professional
• Be available for patients to follow up with you if they have further questions
• Ability to use Electronic Health Records
• Ability to organize, prioritize and efficiently carry out duties and assignments.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a professional, supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.